Mississippi State Auditor

On the ballot November 2, 2027. Held now by Shad White, in office since July undefined, 2018.

Who holds it now

Shad White · official page

Left–right placement

Moderately right, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 379 donors to their 2022 campaign for statewide office. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors Source

Contact their office

Phone: (601) 576-2800
Contact form
Office: 501 North West Street, Suite 801, Woolfolk Building, Jackson, MS 39201

Official office contacts from the government's own listing.

Candidates so far

Daniel Sparks (Republican) · Reported by news coverage: Magnolia Tribune, May 19, 2026
Nick Bain (Republican) · Reported by news coverage: Mississippi Free Press, April 27, 2026
Phil Buffington (Republican) · Reported by news coverage: Mississippi Today (republished by DeSoto County News), October 6, 2026

As of November 4, 2026. "Reported" and "registered" names aren't on the ballot yet: the official list comes from Mississippi Secretary of State, and we update each name as official records appear. How we list candidates before the official list.

Candidates

Candidates for this seat appear here once they file with the Secretary of State or county circuit clerk.

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